Madagascar Embraces Mobile Payments for Education: Airtel Money Partners with EMIT
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar – In a move aimed at broadening access to education and embracing digital financial tools, Airtel Money, Madagascar’s leading mobile payment platform, has joined forces with the School of Management and Technological Innovation (EMIT) in Fianarantsoa. This innovative partnership will allow EMIT students to pay their tuition fees directly through the Airtel Money app, a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion in the country.
"We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with EMIT and offer students a modern and efficient payment solution," said Heritiana Randrianarison, general manager of Airtel Money Madagascar, at the agreement signing ceremony. " This initiative is part of our mission to promote financial inclusion and support digital transformation in our country," he added.
The move reflects a growing global trend where mobile payment solutions are bridging the gap in financial access, particularly in developing countries. Randrianarison emphasized the importance of empowering young people with digital financial tools: "Encouraging young people to take ownership of mobile payment services and digitization tools is not only beneficial for their personal development, but also essential for building a strong and inclusive economic future. This opens up opportunities for them to engage, save and invest, thus strengthening their financial independence."
This partnership provides a glimpse into the potential of mobile payments to revolutionize various sectors, particularly education. By offering a convenient and secure platform for tuition fees, Airtel Money is not only making education more accessible but also contributing to Madagascar’s broader financial inclusion goals.
